Lunchbox Treat: The Cereal Bar

By Heather

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This recipe comes together in just a few minutes and there is no baking involved, just a little chill time. You can customize the mix-ins to your family’s taste, as I have here. It’s the perfect way to start out the New Year in a healthy and delicious way!
Tools:
9x13 pan
parchment
large bowl
sauce pan
spatulas
measuring cups and spoons
*Adapted from The Homemade Pantry: 101 foods you can stop buying and start making (a great book with tons of ways to make your family’s favorite foods at home, saving money and adding nutritional benefits: http://www.amazon.com/The-Homemade-Pantry-Buying-Making/dp/030788726X/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=wwwprojectaut-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=TT7PPNMKI2XUWAPU&creativeASIN=030788726X

Ingredients

¼ cup canola oil, plus more for greasing the pan or parchment (I used cooking spray for that part)